Peru's Political Volatility
Author: Mila Lostao
Editors: Lamin Conteh & Benjamin Young
The 2026 elections in Peru highlight the country’s persistent political instability, marked by the appointment of its 10th president in just over a decade. This persistent volatility has undermined the national policy agenda, fueled social unrest, and eroded public trust in state institutions.
This policy brief examines the structural roots of this systemic crisis and proposes institutional reforms necessary to recover Peru’s political stability.
